Start DeVonta Smith or DJ Moore?
Week 8 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
WRDeVonta SmithQPHI · WR13
WRDJ MooreQBUF · WR33Who to start
Strong startDJ Moore- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.8 vs 9.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.7 vs 12.0 projected points).
DeVonta Smith and DJ Moore are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup) and DJ Moore hosts BAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects DJ Moore for 14.8 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Start DJ Moore on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Moore |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.7 | 14.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | 14.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.3 | 9.1 |
| Snap share | 86% | 51% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long DeVonta Smith vs DJ Moore comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or DJ Moore in Week 8?
Start DJ Moore in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.8 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or DJ Moore?
Our Clutch Score projects DJ Moore for 14.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.7 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or DJ Moore?
DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy) and DJ Moore hosts BAL (easy). DJ Moore draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.